Announcing the 5th Annual Fightin' Phils and Berks Bards Baseball Poetry Contest.
If you are 18 years old or older, write an original poem about any aspect of baseball and
email it to klimcho@msn.com on or before Sunday, July 19, 2015, with the words
"RE: Baseball Poetry Contest" in the subject line. Include your name, address and a phone
number where you can be reached.
The top three winners will be selected by the Fightin' Phils front office and will receive
free tickets to a home game at a date to be announced.
The First Place Winner will read his or her poem from the Fightin' Phils pitcher's mound just prior
to the fireworks display.
Liz Stanley
Marilyn Klimcho
~Berks Bards
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 6-8 p.m. at Cafe Bold in West Reading, 550 Penn Ave. for a Poetry Open Mic
Join Hostess Bee HiveQueen and her fellow Berks Bards at Cafe Bold, 550 Penn Ave. in West Reading for Second Tuesday, an open mic that is free and open to the general public.
Bring your friends, bring your poems and bring your friend's poems.
Cafe Bold will offer their full menu and drink options.
Berks Bards is supported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts as administered locally through the Berks Arts Council.
Bring your friends, bring your poems and bring your friend's poems.
Cafe Bold will offer their full menu and drink options.
Berks Bards is supported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts as administered locally through the Berks Arts Council.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Thursday, June 4, 2015, 6-8 p.m. at The GoggleWorks with Poet Tony Cocuzza
Please join us to welcome Tony Cocuzza!
First Thursday Poetry at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
June 4th at 6:00 pm
Mi Casa Su Casa Cafe' (first floor)
Open Mic
Liz Stanley
Berks Bards
BIO Tony Cocuzza
Tony
Cocuzza's degree in Psychology has probably helped him more in his four
years of poetic misadventure than in his 33 years as a Social Worker.
He admits to publishing success in music reviews, for 21 years in the
Reading Eagle and in his current music blog and Amazon.com since 2009.
He will do his best to entertain You, without song, dance, or shadow
pictures.
This event is sponsored by Berks Bards, with a grant from the PA Partners in the Arts, funded by the PA State Legislature,
and administered by the Berks Arts Council. Additional support from the Friends of the Berks County Public Libraries, and
from members and volunteers with Berks Bards. The event is free and open to the public.
First Thursday Poetry at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
June 4th at 6:00 pm
Mi Casa Su Casa Cafe' (first floor)
Open Mic
Liz Stanley
Berks Bards
BIO Tony Cocuzza
Tony
Cocuzza's degree in Psychology has probably helped him more in his four
years of poetic misadventure than in his 33 years as a Social Worker.
He admits to publishing success in music reviews, for 21 years in the
Reading Eagle and in his current music blog and Amazon.com since 2009.
He will do his best to entertain You, without song, dance, or shadow
pictures.
This event is sponsored by Berks Bards, with a grant from the PA Partners in the Arts, funded by the PA State Legislature,
and administered by the Berks Arts Council. Additional support from the Friends of the Berks County Public Libraries, and
from members and volunteers with Berks Bards. The event is free and open to the public.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
May 9, 2015 6-8 p.m. at the GoggleWorks Cafe featuring Poet Theresa Rodriguez
First Thursday Poetry is on May 7th at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts,
201 Washington St, Reading, First Floor Cafe' at 6:00 pm.
Featured poet is Theresa Rodriguez
Open Mic
This event is free and open to the public, sponsored by Berks Bards,
with a grant from the PA Partners in the Arts, funded by an appropriation
from the PA State Legislature, and administered locally by the Berks Arts Council.
Additional support is from members and volunteers with Berks Bards, and
from the Friends of the Berks County Public Libraries.
Liz Stanley
Berks Bards
zilabets@hotmail.com
Facebook/Berks Bards
Twitter @bardsofberks
Blog: berksbards.blogspot.com
BIO
THERESA RODRIGUEZ is a classical singer, poet, author and voice
teacher. She previously taught music, voice and conducted the campus
choir at Penn State Berks and is currently a member of the voice faculty
of the Community School of Music and the Arts at the Goggleworks. She
holds a Master of Music with distinction in voice pedagogy and
performance from Westminster Choir College and is a member of the
National Association of Teachers of Singing. Theresa is the author of
four books, including Jesus and Eros: Sonnets, Poems and Songs. Her
sonnets have been hailed as “truly magnificent”, “poetry at its best,”
and her recitations as “electric” and having “all the passions of high
theater.” Her poetry has appeared in The Midwest Poetry Review, The
Journal for Religion and Intellectual Life, the Shakespeare Oxford
Fellowship and the Society of Classical Poets, of which she is a member.
She is a contributing writer for Classical Singer Magazine where she
writes on a variety of subjects of interest to classical singers. As a
performance poet she has appeared in the 2014 and 2015 Spoken Word
Festivals of the Theater of the Seventh Sister of Lancaster and her
poetry was recently featured in the Layers of Language exhibit at Studio
B in Boyertown. She is a contributor for the newly-released anthology
entitled Reclaiming Our Voices: An Anthology of Survivors of Domestic
Violence and Sexual Assault. She has just published her fourth book
Warning Signs of Abuse: Get Out Early and Stay Free Forever which aims
to help women get free early from abusive relationships. She is one of
the guest speakers at the “Sharing, Selling, Signing” author’s event at
Studio B in Boyetown on June 28th. Theresa is also a frequent
participant at the local Sacred Harp singings at the Exeter Quaker
meeting house. Theresa is the joyful mother of six children and
grandmother to three grandsons. Her website is bardsinger.com.
201 Washington St, Reading, First Floor Cafe' at 6:00 pm.
Featured poet is Theresa Rodriguez
Open Mic
This event is free and open to the public, sponsored by Berks Bards,
with a grant from the PA Partners in the Arts, funded by an appropriation
from the PA State Legislature, and administered locally by the Berks Arts Council.
Additional support is from members and volunteers with Berks Bards, and
from the Friends of the Berks County Public Libraries.
Liz Stanley
Berks Bards
zilabets@hotmail.com
Facebook/Berks Bards
Twitter @bardsofberks
Blog: berksbards.blogspot.com
BIO
THERESA RODRIGUEZ is a classical singer, poet, author and voice
teacher. She previously taught music, voice and conducted the campus
choir at Penn State Berks and is currently a member of the voice faculty
of the Community School of Music and the Arts at the Goggleworks. She
holds a Master of Music with distinction in voice pedagogy and
performance from Westminster Choir College and is a member of the
National Association of Teachers of Singing. Theresa is the author of
four books, including Jesus and Eros: Sonnets, Poems and Songs. Her
sonnets have been hailed as “truly magnificent”, “poetry at its best,”
and her recitations as “electric” and having “all the passions of high
theater.” Her poetry has appeared in The Midwest Poetry Review, The
Journal for Religion and Intellectual Life, the Shakespeare Oxford
Fellowship and the Society of Classical Poets, of which she is a member.
She is a contributing writer for Classical Singer Magazine where she
writes on a variety of subjects of interest to classical singers. As a
performance poet she has appeared in the 2014 and 2015 Spoken Word
Festivals of the Theater of the Seventh Sister of Lancaster and her
poetry was recently featured in the Layers of Language exhibit at Studio
B in Boyertown. She is a contributor for the newly-released anthology
entitled Reclaiming Our Voices: An Anthology of Survivors of Domestic
Violence and Sexual Assault. She has just published her fourth book
Warning Signs of Abuse: Get Out Early and Stay Free Forever which aims
to help women get free early from abusive relationships. She is one of
the guest speakers at the “Sharing, Selling, Signing” author’s event at
Studio B in Boyetown on June 28th. Theresa is also a frequent
participant at the local Sacred Harp singings at the Exeter Quaker
meeting house. Theresa is the joyful mother of six children and
grandmother to three grandsons. Her website is bardsinger.com.
Friday, March 27, 2015
BARD FEST 2015 WATCH FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:
*Throughout the month of April watch BCTV for poetry between programming!
*Thursday, April 8th 6-8 p.m. at the GoggleWorks it's First Thursday with Heather H. Thomas, 201 Washington Street in Reading.
*Saturday, April 4th, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pagoda Berks Bards joins with the Pagoda Writers to present a poetry writing workshop with Patrick and Marilyn Klimcho, 98 Duryea Drive in Reading.
*Tuesday, April 7th, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Schuylkill Valley Community Library enjoy an open mic hosted by Rachel Degler, 1310 Washington Road in Leesport.
*Wednesday, April 8th, 6-8 p.m. at Reading Area Community College, meet poet Hiram Larew at the Raven's Lounge in the Student Union building, 10 s 2nd Street in Reading.
*Thursday, April 9th at 3:15 p.m., Heather H. Thomas leads a poetry workshop with the Young Artists Club at the Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Reading.
*Monday, April 13th at 6:30 p.m. meet Lester Hirsh at the Hamburg Public Library for a poetry workshop and open mic, 35 N. 3rd Street in Hamburg.
*Tuesday, April 14th 6 p.m. join Bee HiveQueen After Hours at Cafe Bold in West Reading, 550 Penn Ave. for the launch of a new monthly open mic series on Second Tuesdays. Food and beverages will be available.
*Thursday, April 16th at 7-8:30 p.m. enjoy featured poet Jennifer Gittings-Dalton at the Adamstown Area Library, 3000 N. Reading Road (Route 272) in Adamstown for a reading and an open mic.
*Saturday, April 18th, 1 to 3 p.m. at The Gathering Place Cafe, 8490 Lancaster Avenue in Bethel is an Anabaptist poetry reading hosted by Theresa Rodriguez.
*Wednesday, April 22nd hear Pennsylvania Poets Laureate from across the state reading at the Capitol Rotunda, N. 3rd & State Street in Harrisburg, 11 a.m. to 1p.m.
*Thursday, April 23rd meet Berks County's current Poet Laureate at the Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd. in Wyomissing for a poetry workshop at 1:30 to 3 p.m.
*Thursday May 7th, wind up the month at First Thursday featuring Theresa Rodriquez followed by an open mic at the GoggleWorks Cafe 6-8 p.m.
*Thursday, April 8th 6-8 p.m. at the GoggleWorks it's First Thursday with Heather H. Thomas, 201 Washington Street in Reading.
*Saturday, April 4th, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pagoda Berks Bards joins with the Pagoda Writers to present a poetry writing workshop with Patrick and Marilyn Klimcho, 98 Duryea Drive in Reading.
*Tuesday, April 7th, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Schuylkill Valley Community Library enjoy an open mic hosted by Rachel Degler, 1310 Washington Road in Leesport.
*Wednesday, April 8th, 6-8 p.m. at Reading Area Community College, meet poet Hiram Larew at the Raven's Lounge in the Student Union building, 10 s 2nd Street in Reading.
*Thursday, April 9th at 3:15 p.m., Heather H. Thomas leads a poetry workshop with the Young Artists Club at the Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Reading.
*Monday, April 13th at 6:30 p.m. meet Lester Hirsh at the Hamburg Public Library for a poetry workshop and open mic, 35 N. 3rd Street in Hamburg.
*Tuesday, April 14th 6 p.m. join Bee HiveQueen After Hours at Cafe Bold in West Reading, 550 Penn Ave. for the launch of a new monthly open mic series on Second Tuesdays. Food and beverages will be available.
*Thursday, April 16th at 7-8:30 p.m. enjoy featured poet Jennifer Gittings-Dalton at the Adamstown Area Library, 3000 N. Reading Road (Route 272) in Adamstown for a reading and an open mic.
*Saturday, April 18th, 1 to 3 p.m. at The Gathering Place Cafe, 8490 Lancaster Avenue in Bethel is an Anabaptist poetry reading hosted by Theresa Rodriguez.
*Wednesday, April 22nd hear Pennsylvania Poets Laureate from across the state reading at the Capitol Rotunda, N. 3rd & State Street in Harrisburg, 11 a.m. to 1p.m.
*Thursday, April 23rd meet Berks County's current Poet Laureate at the Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd. in Wyomissing for a poetry workshop at 1:30 to 3 p.m.
*Thursday May 7th, wind up the month at First Thursday featuring Theresa Rodriquez followed by an open mic at the GoggleWorks Cafe 6-8 p.m.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 6 p.m. an open mic After Hours at Cafe Bold in West Reading
Join Berks Bards at Cafe Bold on the Second Tuesday of every month for an After Hours treat of poetry and food at Cafe Bold, 550 Penn Avenue in West Reading, hosted by Bee HiveQueen.
The management of Cafe Bold offers their full drink and food menu for this open mic poetry event, some of the same great food you remember eating at the GoggleWorks.
(Managed & Operated by Cucina
Banquet and Catering)
The management of Cafe Bold offers their full drink and food menu for this open mic poetry event, some of the same great food you remember eating at the GoggleWorks.
(Managed &
Operated by Cucina Banquet and Catering)
Operated by Cucina Banquet and Catering)
550 Penn Avenue 484-651-1049 West Reading, PA
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Sandwiches
Egg &
Cheese
$4.25
Cheese
$4.25
Ham,
Bacon, or Sausage Egg & Cheese $4.95
Bacon, or Sausage Egg & Cheese $4.95
Have your
sandwich on a:
sandwich on a:
Croissant, English Muffin, or Bagel
With your choice of cheese (see barista for selection)
With your choice of cheese (see barista for selection)
Bagels,
Croissants & English Muffins
Croissants & English Muffins
Toasted with: Cream Cheese or
Peanut Butter $2.75
Peanut Butter $2.75
Butter or Jelly $2.25
French Toast
Casserole $4.75
Casserole $4.75
(Topped with Cinnamon Sugar and Whipped
Cream)
Cream)
House Made
Baked Goods
Baked Goods
All baked goods made fresh daily by Cucina Catering.
See display case for selection. Special, bulk and pre-orders available through
Cucina Catering.
See display case for selection. Special, bulk and pre-orders available through
Cucina Catering.
(Managed and
Operated by Cucina Banquet and Catering)
Operated by Cucina Banquet and Catering)
550 Penn Avenue 484-651-1049 West Reading, PA
Whole
Sandwich or Wrap $8.95
Sandwich or Wrap $8.95
Served with your choice of: side salad, cup of soup, house
made potato salad, or veggie chips
made potato salad, or veggie chips
1/2 Sandwich
or Salad & Choice of Side $6.95
or Salad & Choice of Side $6.95
Your choice of ½ of any menu sandwich or salad and a
side: cup of soup, house made potato salad, side salad or veggie chips
side: cup of soup, house made potato salad, side salad or veggie chips
(Side salad- salad greens with tomato, purple
cabbage, carrots, cucumber and dressing)
cabbage, carrots, cucumber and dressing)
Whole
Sandwich Breads: Ciabatta, Pretzel
Roll, Bagel, or Wrap
Sandwich Breads: Ciabatta, Pretzel
Roll, Bagel, or Wrap
½ Sandwich Breads: Ciabatta or Wrap
Bold Chicken
Breast (grilled chicken, bacon, Pepper Jack, Ranch dressing, lettuce, &
tomato)
Breast (grilled chicken, bacon, Pepper Jack, Ranch dressing, lettuce, &
tomato)
Grilled
Chicken Caesar (grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, &
croutons)
Chicken Caesar (grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, &
croutons)
BLT Chicken (grilled chicken,
bacon, hard boiled egg, BLT dressing, lettuce, & tomato)
bacon, hard boiled egg, BLT dressing, lettuce, & tomato)
Grilled
Portabella (portabella mushroom, grilled bell pepper, fresh
spinach & Smoked Gouda)
Portabella (portabella mushroom, grilled bell pepper, fresh
spinach & Smoked Gouda)
Grilled
Vegetable (asparagus, zucchini, squash, onions & bell
peppers, topped with fresh spinach)
Vegetable (asparagus, zucchini, squash, onions & bell
peppers, topped with fresh spinach)
House Made
Baked Chicken Salad (baked chicken salad, lettuce, & tomato)
Baked Chicken Salad (baked chicken salad, lettuce, & tomato)
House Made White
Albacore Tuna Salad (White Albacore
tuna salad, lettuce, & tomato)
Albacore Tuna Salad (White Albacore
tuna salad, lettuce, & tomato)
Smoked Turkey
& Cheese (smoked turkey, your choice of cheese, lettuce, &
tomato)
& Cheese (smoked turkey, your choice of cheese, lettuce, &
tomato)
Deli Ham & Cheese (ham, your
choice of cheese, lettuce, & tomato)
choice of cheese, lettuce, & tomato)
(See barista
for full selection of house made salad dressings and sandwich spreads)
for full selection of house made salad dressings and sandwich spreads)
Soup
of the Day Cup
$3.75 Bowl
$6.50
of the Day Cup
$3.75 Bowl
$6.50
(Managed & Operated by Cucina
Banquet and Catering)
550
Penn Avenue
West Reading, PA
Penn Avenue
West Reading, PA
Hot
Drinks
S M L
Drinks
S M L
·
All Organic House Blend, Flavored, or Decaf Coffee ……………………….…….
1.75 1.95 2.35
All Organic House Blend, Flavored, or Decaf Coffee ……………………….…….
1.75 1.95 2.35
·
Two Leaves Organic Tea………………………………………………………………………………...1.95 2.15 2.40
Two Leaves Organic Tea………………………………………………………………………………...1.95 2.15 2.40
· Tea
Latte Your favorite organic tea topped with steamed milk………………….........2.15
2.30
2.55
Latte Your favorite organic tea topped with steamed milk………………….........2.15
2.30
2.55
· Espresso
Shots…………………………………………………………………………………………………..1.00 1.70 2.40
Shots…………………………………………………………………………………………………..1.00 1.70 2.40
· Espresso
Macchiato Espresso
topped with a dollop of foamed milk………..........1.00 1.70 2.40
Macchiato Espresso
topped with a dollop of foamed milk………..........1.00 1.70 2.40
· Americano Espresso & hot water……………………………………………………………………..2.35 2.85 3.25
·
Red Eye………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2.45 3.15 3.85
Red Eye………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2.45 3.15 3.85
· Cappuccino............................................................................................................2.75 3.65 3.95
·
Latte……………………………………………………………………………………………………………........2.75 3.65 3.95
Latte……………………………………………………………………………………………………………........2.75 3.65 3.95
·
Bold Latte Latte with
flavor of your choice……………………………………………………….3.25 4.15 4.45
Bold Latte Latte with
flavor of your choice……………………………………………………….3.25 4.15 4.45
·
Chai Latte Oregon Chai®
with your choice of steamed milk…………………………..….3.15 3.65 3.95
Chai Latte Oregon Chai®
with your choice of steamed milk…………………………..….3.15 3.65 3.95
*Add a shot of espresso to make it a
Dirty Chai (0.70 per shot)
Dirty Chai (0.70 per shot)
·
Hot Chocolate………………………………………………………………………………………………....2.45 2.95 3.45
Hot Chocolate………………………………………………………………………………………………....2.45 2.95 3.45
·
Bold Steamers Steamed milk
with flavor of your choice………………………………….2.25 2.60 3.25
Bold Steamers Steamed milk
with flavor of your choice………………………………….2.25 2.60 3.25
Cold
Drinks
Drinks
(Cold drinks
only available in 16 oz. Medium)
only available in 16 oz. Medium)
· Iced Coffee………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2.45
·
Iced Tea………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......2.15
Iced Tea………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......2.15
·
Iced Mocha……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4.35
Iced Mocha……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4.35
·
Iced Bold Latte……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............4.35
Iced Bold Latte……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............4.35
·
Iced Chai……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......3.85
Iced Chai……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......3.85
·
Coffee Frappe………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….…......3.75
Coffee Frappe………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….…......3.75
· Bold Coffee
Frappe……………………………………………………………………………………………………...................…4.35
Frappe……………………………………………………………………………………………………...................…4.35
Coffee
Extras
Extras
·
Coffee Refills………………………………………………………………………………………………........................…….1.00 1.25 1.50
Coffee Refills………………………………………………………………………………………………........................…….1.00 1.25 1.50
·
Flavor Shot…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..0.50
Flavor Shot…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..0.50
· Espresso
Shot………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..0.70
Shot………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..0.70
Sunday, March 1, 2015
First Thursday on March 5, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the GoggleWorks with poet Tony Cocuzza
Please put your hands together for MARCH! You have officially survived February!
Join us to give a warm welcome to Tony Cocuzza, featured poet for First Thursday Poetry
at the GoggleWorks, Mi Casa Su Casa Cafe', March 5th at 6:00 pm.
Open mic.
This poetry event is free and open to the public, sponsored by Berks Bards, with a grant from
the PA Partners in the Arts, administered locally by the Berks Arts Council. Additional
support from members and friends of Berks Bards, and from the Friends of the Berks County
Public Libraries.
Liz Stanley
Berks Bards
BIO
Tony Cocuzza's degree in Psychology has probably helped him more in his four years of poetic misadventure
than in his 33 years as a Social Worker. He admits to publishing success in music reviews, for 21 years
in the Reading Eagle and in his current music blog and Amazon.com since 2009. He will do his best to entertain You,
without song, dance, or shadow pictures.
Join us to give a warm welcome to Tony Cocuzza, featured poet for First Thursday Poetry
at the GoggleWorks, Mi Casa Su Casa Cafe', March 5th at 6:00 pm.
Open mic.
This poetry event is free and open to the public, sponsored by Berks Bards, with a grant from
the PA Partners in the Arts, administered locally by the Berks Arts Council. Additional
support from members and friends of Berks Bards, and from the Friends of the Berks County
Public Libraries.
Liz Stanley
Berks Bards
BIO
Tony Cocuzza's degree in Psychology has probably helped him more in his four years of poetic misadventure
than in his 33 years as a Social Worker. He admits to publishing success in music reviews, for 21 years
in the Reading Eagle and in his current music blog and Amazon.com since 2009. He will do his best to entertain You,
without song, dance, or shadow pictures.
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